It's the fourth 50-point triple-double of Harden's career, surpassing Russell Westbrook for most in NBA history.

Harden managed to hit the half century mark on 26 shots and hit 18 of 19 free throws.

Player

Date

Points

Rebounds

Assists

Elgin Baylor

12/13/61

52

25

10

2/13/63

50

15

11

Richie Guerin

2/25/62

50

11

13

Wilt Chamberlain

2/13/63

51

29

11

3/18/68

53

32

14

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1/19/75

50

15

11

Russell Westbrook

10/28/16

51

13

10

3/29/17

57

13

11

4/9/17

50

16

10

James Harden

12/31/16

53

16

17

1/27/17

51

13

13

1/30/18

60

10

11

12/13/18

50

10

11

The reigning MVP remains the lone player with a 60-point triple-double.

It's Harden's second 50-point game of the regular season, raising the league total to nine through two months. He previously scored a season-high 54 points in an overtime loss to the Washington Wizards.